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ii Preface Preface Important safety instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
iii Contents Introduction Contents 1 This guide provides full information about unpacking the DVP1080HD Digital Video Processor and connecting it to the other equipment in your system. It also explains how to operate it to get superb results with your video sources and display devices. About the DVP1080HD Technical specifications Installing the digital video processor 1 2 3 This chapter explains how to install the digital video processor.
iv Preface Copyright and acknowledgements Sales and service in the UK Meridian Audio Ltd Latham Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE England Tel +44 (0)1480 445678 Fax +44 (0)1480 445686 Sales and service in the USA Meridian America Inc 8055 Troon Circle Suite C Austell GA30168-7849 USA Tel +1 (404) 344 7111 Fax +1 (404) 346 7111 World Wide Web – http://www.meridian-audio.
Introduction This guide provides full information about unpacking the DVP1080HD Digital Video Processor and connecting it to the other equipment in your system. It also explains how to operate it to get superb results with your video sources and display devices. About the DVP1080HD The DVP1080HD Digital Video Processor uses a series of patented image-processing techniques to produce superb image quality with 1920x1080p digital displays from a range of video sources.
Introduction Technical specifications Processing 10-bit signal path. 1080i de-interlacing with MADI (Motion Adaptive De-interlacing) and 3:2 pulldown . High Bandwidth mode: Full resolution 1920x1080p (straight deinterlacing without scaling). Enhanced mode: 1080i converted to 1280x720 resolution then scaled to the selected output rate.
Installing the digital video processor Installing the digital video processor This chapter explains how to install the digital video processor. It describes what you should find when you unpack the product, and how you should connect it to the sources and displays in your system. You should not make any connections to the product or to any other equipment in your system while the AC power supply is connected and switched on.
Installing the digital video processor Video inputs Composite video S-Video Component video D15F ANALOG INPUTS S-VIDEO VIDEO DVI INPUT C/SYNC IR LID PASS-THRU SCREEN ANALOG OUTPUTS MONITOR DVI OUTPUT AC INPUT RED/Pr GREEN/r BLUE/Pb RS-232 OPTION H SYNC V SYNC RS-232 CONTROL DVI/HDMI Use this connector To connect to this S-Video The S-Video output of a video game, satellite, or DVD source if component or DVI outputs are not available.
Installing the digital video processor The processor monitors the DVI input and output status and provides the following information on the front panel display: Display Explanation DVI Input signal is supported NO INPUT No signal is detected. DVI PASS-THROUGH VESA rate has been detected and sent to the output A unprocessed. RATE NOT SUPPORTED VESA or non-video rate has been detected but the selected A output is analogue RGB or YPrPb. The input type is auto-detected.
Installing the digital video processor To connect a component video source (eg satellite receiver) Satellite receiver To connect an S-Video source (eg DVD player) DVD player COMPONENT YPrPb/YCrCb S-VIDEO OUT DVP1080HD Digital Video processor You can connect a component source to the YPrPb/RGBs inputs. • Connect an RGBs source to the Cr/Pr/R, Y/Gs, and Cb/Pb/B inputs respectively. • Connect a YPrPb source to the Y/Gs, Cr/Pr/R, and Cb/Pb/B inputs respectively.
Installing the digital video processor To connect a composite video source (eg VHS video recorder) VHS Video recorder COMPOSITE OUT DVP1080HD Digital Video processor This option should only be used with low-quality sources where no other output format is available. • Connect the composite video output from the source to the VIDEO input on the DVP1080HD. To select the source • Press Video on the remote control. Note that older VHS tapes and decks may cause an unstable image.
Installing the digital video processor Video outputs Component/RGBHV video D15F ANALOG INPUTS S-VIDEO VIDEO DVI INPUT C/SYNC IR LID SCREEN PASS-THRU ANALOG OUTPUTS MONITOR AC INPUT RED/Pr DVI OUTPUT GREEN/r BLUE/Pb RS-232 OPTION H SYNC V SYNC RS-232 CONTROL DVI/HDMI Use this output To connect to this D15 A computer monitor, or for use as a second video output. Component video RGBHV/YPbPr A high scan rate analogue display with RGBHV or YPrPb analogue inputs.
Installing the digital video processor With HDCP encrypted sources, it can take up to 15 seconds for the HDCP authorisation between source and display to be acquired. The display device must be HDCP compatible to get an image. The SETUP menu offers selections for setting the output type. See Configuring the digital video processor, page 17 for details.
10 Installing the digital video processor Communications connections ANALOG INPUTS S-VIDEO VIDEO DVI INPUT C/SYNC IR LID SCREEN PASS-THRU ANALOG OUTPUTS MONITOR DVI OUTPUT IR receiver Trigger Use this connector To connect to this IR LEAD An external infra-red receiver via a 3.5mm stereo jack plug: Tip = +, Sleeve = Ground, Ring not connected. SCREEN A 12V trigger connection for use with an electronic screen or other device requiring a 12V trigger signal.
11 Operating the digital video processor Operating the digital video processor This chapter explains how to operate the DVP1080HD Digital Video Processor using the Faroudja remote control. Switching on and off To switch on • Press the red power/standby button on the front panel, or the On button on the remote control. To switch to standby • Press the red power/standby button on the front panel or the off button on the remote control. To select an input from the INPUT menu • Press Menu.
12 Operating the digital video processor Remote control Digital video projector operation The remote control operates both Meridian DILA projectors and DVP digital video processors. • Press DVP or DILA to select the product you want to control. • Point the infra-red light at the top of the remote control towards the product.
13 Operating the digital video processor Adjusting the image settings The options on the PICTURE menu allow you to adjust the picture levels for an optimum image.The DVP1080HD provides the following image adjustments: Brightness, contrast, colour, tint, and detail. Tint is only available with composite or S-Video sources. The setting of each image adjustment is stored for each of the video inputs.
14 Operating the digital video processor Adjusting the aspect ratio To adjust the tint TINT |•••••• 50 | Tint is only available with composite or S-Video sources. The aspect ratio options allow you to select the proper aspect ratio of the source being viewed. If the image colour still seems off balance with the tint set correctly the greyscale of the display may need adjusting. Contact your installer for assistance.
15 Operating the digital video processor On 16:9 displays the side curtains of the image will be blank. To protect displays from image burning the side curtains can be adjusted from any level of grey from black to full white. Adjust the level in the PICTURE OSD menu. Shifting the image too far to the side can cause the image to be lost or introduce moving horizontal grey bars in the image. Do not view 4:3 images on 16:9 plasma or CRG displays for extended periods of time with the side curtains black.
16 Operating the digital video processor Displaying test patterns The PATTERNS menu allows you to display a test pattern for assistance with setting up the Picture and display settings. To display the PATTERNS menu • Press Menu to display the INPUT menu.
17 Configuring the digital video processor Configuring the digital video processor This chapter explains how to configure the DVP1080HD Digital Video Processor using the options on the SETUP menu. Displaying the SETUP menu The SETUP menu provides a series of options to allow you to configure the digital video processor to suit your specific installation. The display shows: SET: ARE YOU To display the SETUP menu • Press STORE again to change the setting.
18 Configuring the digital video processor To set the analogue black level To set H&V sync as composite sync • Choose the ANALOG BLACK LVL option: Sets H&V sync as composite sync on the H connector when using analogue RGB output (4wire connection): SET:ANALOG BLACK 7.5 IRE LVL This sets the correct black level for YPrPb DVD sources. It is only available when the component input is selected with a 60Hz source. Many DVD players offer black level options, sometimes called enhanced blacks.
19 Configuring the digital video processor Configuration settings To test what the output is from the source: • Display a 10-step greyscale pattern from a test pattern DVD. The correct setting is when all ten bars are visible and evenly lit. An incorrect setting will produce an image that either looks dull, or the brightest and darkest bars are missing (clipping).
20 Configuring the digital video processor Using profiles The NTSC PROFILE and PAL PROFILE options allow you to store the current settings as one of eight profiles for each of 50Hz sources and 60Hz sources. Each profile stores 30 different parameters. To store a profile • Make all the adjustments and settings as required in the SETUP menu. • Select the NTSC PROFILE or PAL PROFILE option as required.
21 Troubleshooting Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g This chapter provides suggested solutions to common problems that may occur when installing and using the DVP1080HD. Connecting the processor to the display Which output scan rate should I choose for my display? The appropriate output scan rate selection is usually determined by the actual native pixel density of a digital display device, or the physical CRT size of an analogue display device (7”, 8” or 9” CRT).
22 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Note: When SET: OUTPUT FORMAT / ANALOG YPrPb has been selected through the SETUP MENU, the DVI OUTPUT will be disabled, as the required output signal for DVI is RGB only. Is the DVP-1080 capable of passing/processing an HDCP encrypted DVI/HDMI signal? Yes. However, the DVI INPUT on the display device must also be HDCP compliant to view the image, or the HDCP encryption “handshake” will be broken.
23 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g When SET: ACTIVE OUTPUT / DVI is selected within the SETUP MENU, the ANALOG OUTPUTS are disabled; however, will pass analogue to analogue signals (select appropriate input on the display). • Phase picture to center image within the raster area. There is Dark Banding/Streaking while the video image is changing; how do I fix this? • Blank Left, Right, Top and Bottom Blanking to edge of image.
24 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g My picture is Green. YPrPb OUT into RGBHV IN = GREEN picture. The BNC’s (RGBHV), or MONITOR output of the DVP-1080 is connected to the RGBHV, or VGA input of the display device. However, SET: ACTIVE OUTPUT/ ANALOG YPrPb has been incorrectly selected. • Enter the SETUP MENU by pressing Menu on the IR remote for seven seconds. • Press the A until the LCD display reads SET: ACTIVE OUTPUT / ANALOG YPrPb.
25 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Processor setup I changed the output scanrate, but the processor did not register the scanrate selection Changing the output scanrate requires confirmation of the new output scanrate selection. Do not select an output scanrate which exceeds display device capabilities (refer to display device User’s Manual).
26 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Processor operation The LCD is displaying an OVERHEAT WARNING. The DVP-1080 processor possesses thermal protection circuitry which actively monitors internal temperature during operation. Excessive heat may cause the processor to malfunction, and/or, shorten product lifespan. • Do not mount processor above power amplifiers or other equipment which generate excessive heat • Allow a minimum of one rack space, above and below the unit, for proper ventilation (1RU or 1.75”).
27 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g The DVP-1080 has locked up. How do I reset the processor? There are three options available to re-boot the processor. Level ONE Set the DVP-1080 unit in Stand-By mode; LED indication is RED. Disconnect the power plug from the processor; reconnect the power plug to the processor and allow the unit to re-boot.
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29 Index A accessories 3 ACTIVE INPUT 11 ACTIVE OUTPUT menu 17 advanced colour, setting 14 ADVANCED COLOUR SYS 14 analogue black level, setting 18 analogue display, connecting to 9 anamorphic, aspect ratio 14 aspect ratio 14 4:3 14 anamorphic 14 letterbox 14 Index connections communications 10 connectors IR LEAD 10 F 4:3, aspect ratio 14 front panel display DVI 5, 8 RS232 CONTROL 10 DVI PASS-THROUGH 5, 8 RS232 OPTION 10 NO INPUT 5, 8 SCREEN 10 contrast, adjusting 13 copyrigh
30 Index M R menus RATE NOT SUPPORTED ACTIVE OUTPUT 17 DISPLAY 15 PATTERNS 16 PICTURE 13 SETUP 17 front panel display 5, 8 RGB, selecting 6 RGB input sync, setting 18 RS232 CONTROL 10 RS232 OPTION 10 monitor, connecting 7 N S connecting to 6 selecting 6 video input 4 O satellite receiver operating 11 outputs scan rate, changing 17 SCREEN 10 screen shape, setting 17 SETUP menu 17 signal, display without processing 5 specifications 2 PATTERNS menu 16 picture level, adjust
